Opening a Businessesin Downtown Birmingham
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NEW BUSINESS GUIDE
Are you considering opening a business in Downtown Birmingham? The New Business Guide is a great place to start! Find important information and answers to common questions.
Doing business in the
City of Birmingham
Find all of the information you need to do business in the City of Birmingham including licenses, permits, city ordinances/codes and more.
See the city
3D VIRTUAL TOUR
Take an up-close tour of the City of Birmingham! View the city through a series of aerial and ground-level images to learn more about the area in general, city services, amenities and more.
Find the perfect space
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
Downtown Birmingham has more than 1.5 million sq. ft. of retail space and 2 million sq. ft. of office space. View available properties by category.
A connected
Corporate Community
Named a top 10 six-figure town, Birmingham has a daytime population of almost 14,000, and 2 million sq.ft. of office space. Major corporations include McCann World Group, Clark Hill law firm, Onestream, and many other law, financial, architectural and advertising firms.
A charming mix of
National & Local Retail
Downtown Birmingham has more than 1.5 million sq. ft. of retail space and a daytime population of almost 14,000. Notable retailers include lululemon, Evereve, Ethan Allen, CB2, Warby Parker and exclusive fashion boutiques and unique shops.
A vibrant mix of
Restaurants
Birmingham thrives with over 50 restaurants, including noteworthy fine dining. National restaurants include Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. Casual dining is represented by its many cafes and locally owned restaurants.
Pedestrian friendly
A Walkable City
Listed as "5th most successful walkable suburb" by The Wall Street Journal, downtown Birmingham offers a thriving pedestrian-friendly downtown.